Moving Up

It finally happened. I got a permanent position! I now no longer have to worry about being renewed every summer, and as an added bonus, I got a raise! I was SO worried about this, I honestly didn't think they were going to choose me for the position. Not for lack of qualifications or anything, I already rocked this position (it's essentially the full time/permanent version of my original position)...but you know how company politics can go. I am absolutely thrilled to have been able to accept this new position.

I moved into the desk in my boss' office, it's nice having my own space that's a little bit quieter. I get along great with Lily, so it's fun to share an office. I'm just getting used to the new digs and getting myself organized. I'm still floating on a high from all of this last week. I seriously have had a goofy grin on my face most of the time. I cannot express how edifying it was to receive all the congratulatory emails and phone calls from my colleagues and coworkers...apparently a lot more people were rooting for me than I even realized!

HR kind of stole my boss' thunder though, they sent me an email right before she and her boss pulled me in to tell me about the unanimous decision to give me the position! It was still awesome though, I am so excited. I feel so renewed and re-energized. I had been waiting and going through interviews for quite some time, and was rather stressed about everything. It was like an instant weight was lifted from my shoulders. :)

I know I have been rather neglectful in posting, but I wanted to share this so much. As always, I will endeavor to post a bit more frequently, but no promises. Things are kind of in a whirlwind of work and wedding plans that are keeping me quite occupied. I hope the beginning of the school year is going well for everyone. I'm looking forward to the cooler fall weather and all the wonderful things that come with it.

Happy Days

I was trying to pull my words together for a post when I remembered one I'd read earlier. Heather posted about things that make her happy, it was really a great list. I decided that I wanted to make one of my own. So in no particular order, here is a list of some of the things that make me happy:

• my fiance
• my family
• long talks with my mom
• the sparkly ring on my finger (and everything it symbolizes)
• rain (especially thunderstorms)
• a steaming cup of soy chai (but not too steaming, or I can't drink it for a while!)
• a wonderful book
• hearing music that intrigues me
• listening to old favorites
• reading hilarious stories on notalwaysright.com (seriously, helps relieve stress at work)
• riding my quad with the fiance
• talking to my little brothers in the morning
• thinking and dreaming about my wedding
• girl weekends with my cousin Ariel
• taking pictures
• the first day of school smell
• pumpkins and cool weather
• roaring fires with hot chocolate
• cuddling with my fiance
• playing with my puppy
• art projects
• making things for family and friends
• designing and baking cakes
• fireworks
• sunshine
• Christmas lights
• wrapping gifts
• smiling
• laughing
• being silly
• long summer days
• fall colors
• strawberries